Toyota warns 50,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving, get immediate repairs

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Toyota Motor said on Monday it is urging the owners of 50,000 older U.S. vehicles to get immediate recall repairs because an air bag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists. The Japanese automaker said the “Do Not Drive” advisory covers some 2003-2004 model year Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and…

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S&P could cut Israel’s credit rating if conflict expands beyond Gaza – director says

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s sovereign credit rating could be cut if the war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas expands to other fronts, but if this does not happen it should be able to weather the war’s economic fallout if it makes needed budget changes to offset higher spending, an S&P Global Ratings director…

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